The residential districts are established to accomplish the following purposes:
A. 
To preserve existing living qualities of residential neighborhoods.
B. 
To prevent additions or alterations of structures that would damage the character or desirability of existing residential areas.
C. 
To ensure future high-quality amenities, including but not limited to provision of adequate light, air, privacy, and convenience of access to the property of existing and new residential areas.
D. 
To increase convenience and comfort by providing usable open space and recreational space on the same lot as the housing units they serve.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 340-26, R-1A Estate - Single-Family District, as amended, was repealed 7-5-2011 by Ord. No. A-419.
[Amended 10-10-2006 by Ord. No. A-361; 10-16-2007 by Ord. No. A-380; 9-17-2013 by Ord. No. A-460; 9-17-2013 by Ord. No. A-461; 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. A-498; 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. A-561
A. 
Intent. There are three districts accommodating single-unit detached homes of varying lot sizes based on densities that follow existing or desired development patterns.
B. 
Permitted uses:
(1) 
Single-unit residences.
(2) 
Civic uses.
(3) 
Essential services.
(4) 
Public parks.
(5) 
Keeping of chickens and rabbits in accordance with § 114-11D(1).
(6) 
Keeping of honey bees in accordance with § 114-11D(2).
(7) 
Accessory dwelling units (ADU) in accordance with § 340-66.2.
C. 
Conditional uses:
(1) 
Accessory structures over 1,000 sq. ft. as defined by § 340-11.
(2) 
Bed-and-breakfasts and tourist homes.
(3) 
Cemeteries.
(4) 
Churches.
(5) 
Community-based residential facilities (CBRF).
(6) 
Family day-care centers.
(7) 
Group day-care centers.
(8) 
Group homes.
(9) 
Home occupations, as defined by § 340-61C.
(10) 
Medical centers.
(11) 
Model homes.
(12) 
Nursing homes.
(13) 
Rehabilitation centers.
(14) 
Schools: public SIC 8211, elementary and secondary schools.
(15) 
Utility facilities.
(16) 
On-premises advertising as permitted by § 278-13A.
(17) 
Artisan retreat facility.
[Added 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. A-561]
A. 
Intent. The R-1A, Low-Density Single-Unit Residential District, is primarily intended to accommodate single-unit detached dwelling units at typical densities up to four units per acre.
B. 
Permitted uses: See § 340-27B.
C. 
Conditional uses: § 340-27C.
D. 
Bulk regulations: See Table 340-27.1 (below).
Table 340-27.1 Bulk Regulations
Type of Standard
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum lot size
10,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
85 feet
Minimum Yard Setbacks
Front street/flanking street yard
20 feet
Interior side yard
10 feet on each side
Rear yard
35 feet
Maximum building height
35 feet
Max percent of lot coverage
30%
[Added 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. A-561]
A. 
Intent. The R-1B, Medium-Density Single-Unit Residential District, is primarily intended to accommodate single-unit detached dwelling units at typical densities up to five units per acre.
B. 
Permitted uses: See § 340-27B.
C. 
Conditional uses: See § 340-27C.
D. 
Bulk regulations: See Table 340-27.2 (below).
Table 340-27.2 Bulk Regulations
Type of Standard
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum lot size
8,500 square feet
Minimum lot width
65 feet
Minimum Yard Setbacks
Front street/flanking street yard
20 feet
Interior side yard
7 feet on each side
Rear yard
30 feet
Maximum building height
35 feet
Max percent of lot coverage
35%
[Added 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. A-561]
A. 
Intent: The R-1C, High-Density Single-Unit Residential District, is primarily intended to accommodate single-unit detached dwelling units at typical densities up to six units per acre.
B. 
Permitted uses: See § 340-27B.
C. 
Conditional uses: See § 340-27C.
D. 
Bulk regulations: See Table 340-27.3 (below).
Table 340-27.3 Bulk Regulations
Type of Standard
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Minimum lot size
6,500 square feet
Minimum lot width
60 feet
Minimum Yard Setbacks
Front street/flanking street yard
20 feet
Interior side yard
Six feet on each side
Rear yard
30 feet
Maximum building height
35 feet
Max percent of lot coverage
40%
[Amended 10-16-2007 by Ord. No. A-380; 4-16-2013 by Ord. No. A-451; 9-17-2013 by Ord. No. A-460; 9-17-2013 by Ord. No. A-461; 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. A-498; 11-1-2016 by Ord. No. A-509; 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. A-561]
A. 
Intent. The R-2 Single-Unit Detached, Two-Unit Attached Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate areas for single-unit detached homes and two-unit attached duplex housing. The R-2 District is applied in moderate- and high-density residential neighborhoods in areas of the community where similar development patterns exist or are desired. By allowing a mixture of single-unit and two-unit attached/detached housing options, the R-2 District provides greater flexibility of use and housing choice than the R-1 Single-Unit Detached Residential Districts (§ 340-27).
B. 
Permitted uses:
(1) 
Single-unit detached residences.
(2) 
Two-unit detached residences.
(3) 
Civic uses.
(4) 
Essential services.
(5) 
Public parks.
(6) 
Zero-lot-line duplexes.
(7) 
Keeping of honey bees in accordance with § 114-11D(2).
(8) 
Keeping of chickens and rabbits in accordance with § 114-11D(1).
(9) 
Accessory dwelling units (ADU) in accordance with § 340-66.2.
(10) 
Detached condominiums with no more than 12 dwelling units in accordance with § 340-66.3.
C. 
Conditional uses:
(1) 
Accessory structures over 1,000 sq. ft. as defined by § 340-11.
(2) 
Bed-and-breakfasts and tourists homes.
(3) 
Cemeteries.
(4) 
Churches.
(5) 
Community-based residential facilities (CBRF).
(6) 
Family day-care centers.
(7) 
Group day-care centers.
(8) 
Group homes.
(9) 
Home occupations, as defined by § 340-61C.
(10) 
Medical centers.
(11) 
Model homes.
(12) 
Nursing homes.
(13) 
Rehabilitation centers.
(14) 
Schools: public SIC 8211, elementary and secondary schools.
(15) 
Utility facilities.
(16) 
On-premises advertising as permitted by § 278-13A.
(17) 
Artisan retreat facility.
D. 
Bulk regulations. See Table 340-28 (below).
Table 340-28 Bulk Regulations
Type of Standard
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Single-Unit Residences
Two-Unit Residences
Zero-Lot-Line Duplexes
Minimum lot size (per unit)
8,500 square feet
5,000 square feet
5,000 square feet
Minimum lot width (per lot)
60 feet
100 feet
50 feet
Minimum Yard Setbacks
Front street/flanking street yard
20 feet
20 feet
20 feet
Interior side yard (each side)
6 feet
8 feet
8 feet, except 0 feet on common wall
Rear yard
25 feet
30 feet
30 feet
Maximum building height
35 feet
35 feet
45 feet
Maximum percent of building lot coverage
35%
35%
35%
[Amended 10-16-2007 by Ord. No. A-380; 4-16-2013 by Ord. No. A-451; 9-17-2013 by Ord. No. A-461; 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. A-561]
A. 
Intent. The R-3 Multiple-Unit District is primarily intended to accommodate areas for multiunit housing and other high-density residential development. The R-3 District is applied to areas of the community where similar development patterns exist or are desired at higher densities of other residential districts.
B. 
Permitted uses:
(1) 
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(1), Single-family residences, was repealed 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. A-561.
(2) 
Two-unit attached residences.
(3) 
Multiple-unit residences.
(4) 
Civic uses.
(5) 
Essential services.
(6) 
Public parks.
(7) 
Zero-lot-line duplexes.
(8) 
Zero-lot-line townhomes with three to five dwelling units.
(9) 
Detached condominiums in accordance with § 340-66.3.
C. 
Conditional uses:
(1) 
Accessory structures over 1,000 sq. ft.
(2) 
Bed-and-breakfasts and tourist homes.
(3) 
Cemeteries.
(4) 
Churches.
(5) 
Community-based residential facilities (CBRF).
(6) 
Family day-care centers.
(7) 
Guest homes or boardinghouses.
(8) 
Group day-care centers.
(9) 
Group homes.
(10) 
Home occupations, as defined by § 340-61C.
(11) 
Medical centers.
(12) 
Model homes.
(13) 
Nursing homes.
(14) 
Rehabilitation centers.
(15) 
Schools: public SIC 8211, elementary and secondary schools.
(16) 
Utility facilities.
(17) 
On-premises advertising as permitted by § 278-13A.
D. 
Bulk regulations. See Table 340-29 (below).
Table 340-29 Bulk Regulations
Type of Standard
Lot Dimensional Requirements
Two-Unit Residences
Zero-Lot-Line Duplex
Zero-Lot-Line Townhouses
Multiunit Buildings
Minimum lot size (per unit)
4,500 square feet
4,500 square feet
2,100 square feet
3,000 square feet
Minimum lot width (per lot)
85 feet
42.5 feet
24 feet
80 feet
Minimum Yard Setbacks
Front street/flanking street yard
20 feet
20 feet
20 feet
20 feet
Interior side yard (each side)
6 feet
6 feet, except 0 feet on common wall
6 feet, except 0 feet on common wall
6 feet
Rear yard
25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
35 feet
Maximum building height
45 feet
45 feet
45 feet
45 feet
Max percent of lot coverage
40%
40%
40%
40%
Max impervious surface coverage
70%
70%
70%
70%
Minimum Floor Area Per Unit
Efficiency
N/A
600 square feet
600 square feet
One-bedroom
800 square feet
800 square feet
Two-bedroom
1,000 square feet
1,000 square feet